Spike Brewing Conical or Blichmann?

[Olive Drab]

Ive wanted a conical for a while and have sold a bunch of junk to get the money for this. Both look great and the welds from the picture on Spikes site look solid. Both are made in American which is why they cost a few $$ more than the competitors. I would like to hear from owners of either kettle to speak about the pluses and minuses of the one they own as well as any issues they had. There is not much out there regarding Spike's as they have only been around for a few years.

thanks